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PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2023) Lt. Cmdr. Lyle Tomaszewski, from Milan, Michigan, signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 to launch from the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 14, 2023. The Diamondbacks conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rdClass Charlotte Dudenhoeffer) Share

MEDITERRANEAN SEA

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 7, 2023) Sailors conduct a vertical replenishment on the flight deck of the expeditionary sea base USS Hershel "Woody" Williams (ESB 4) with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13). Hershel "Woody" Williams is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Anthony C. Konrad/Released) Share

STRAIT OF MALACCA

STRAIT OF MALACCA (Nov. 06, 2023) Sailors refuel a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Bobcat helicopter on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Manchester (LCS 14) during flight operations in the Strait of Malacca, Nov. 6. Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia highlighting the 4th iteration of the series as one of many exercises that allow the U.S. and Royal Malaysian navies to work together, enhancing maritime security and capabilities in the full range of maritime warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Justin Suring) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2023) Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Cameron MacKay, from Seattle, directs the movement of pallets during a vertical replenishment-at-sea on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104). Sterett, assigned to Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2023) The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181) sails alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2023. ANNUALEX is a multilateral exercise conducted by naval elements of the Royal Australian, Royal Canadian, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. navies to demonstrate naval interoperability and a joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 1, is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaiah B. Goessl) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2023) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 flies past the ship during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2023. ANNUALEX is a multilateral exercise conducted by naval elements of the Royal Australian, Royal Canadian, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. navies to demonstrate naval interoperability and a joint commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 1, is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaiah Goessl) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 12, 2023) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Dambusters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, launches from the flight deck aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 12. The Dambusters earned their nickname on May 1, 1951 when the squadron's Skyraiders destroyed the heavily defended and strategically positioned Hwacheon Dam in North Korea with aerial torpedoes by making precise low level runs.Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Natasha ChevalierLosada) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Mike Young, from Washington, signals the recovery of an E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the Tigertails of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 11. E-2D Hawkeyes perform tactical airborne, early warning missions to provide valuable information to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 as it plans and executes operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caroline H. Lui) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 11, 2023) Sailors reposition after an EA-18G Growler, attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, and an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, launch from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 11. The primary role of EA-18G Growlers is to disrupt the ability to communicate between units in combat through the use of electronic warfare. The Eagles conduct carrier-based air strikes and strike force escort missions, as well as ship, battle group, and intelligence collection operations. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Caroline H. Lui) Share

PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 8, 2023) A CMV-22B Osprey, attached to VRM-30 Titans, lands on the flight deck aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during flight operations in support of the Multi-Large Deck Event (MLDE) with the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) First-in-class helicopter destroyer JS Hyuga (DDH 181), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 8. CMV-22B Osprey squadrons were established to begin the Navy's transition from the C-2A Greyhound as the aircraft for providing logistics support to aircraft carriers. Ronald Reagan is participating in the bilateral MLDE, which features the ships and aircraft of JMSDF Escort Flotilla 3, as well as the U.S. Navy's Carrier Strike Group 1 and Carrier Strike Group 5. MLDE is a multi-domain event that grows the already strong partnership and interoperability that exists between the JMSDF and U.S. Navy today. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Keyly Santizo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (Nov. 5, 2023) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Loren Rayner, left, and Lt. Cmdr. Sean Griener signal the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the "Fighting Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, Nov. 5, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janae Chambers) Share

ATLANTIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 24, 2023) Sailors prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 to launch during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 24, 2023. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to provide the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability to maintain maritime stability and to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Janae Chambers) Share